Leslye Waltonová

Ava, skoro ve všech ohledech normální dívka, se narodila s křídly. Ve snaze pochopit tuto svou zvláštnost a s rostoucí touhou zapadnout mezi své vrstevníky se odváží do světa, naprosto nepřipravená na to, co ji může čekat. Vše vygraduje v noci oslav letního slunovratu. Osud Avy i její rodiny nabírá na ničivé kadenci.

A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that "follows Ava Lavender's discovery of her one-of-a-kind self" (Teen Vogue).Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, Leslye Walton's stunning debut novel is "rich with lyrical and whimsical writing" (Kiera Cass, New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series). Magical realism is woven through this generational saga, creating a narrative reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, with a taste of Chocolat by Joanne Harris. Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright. And for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is an ominous thing to inherit. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, Ava ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl - a world which may view her as girl or angel. On the night of the summer solstice celebration, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air and Ava's journey and her family's saga reaches a devastating crescendo.

From the author of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender comes a haunting tale of magic and murder. When Rona Blackburn landed on Anathema Island more than a century ago, her otherworldly skills might have benefited friendlier neighbors. Instead, guilt and fear led the island's original eight settlers to burn "the witch" out of her home. So Rona invoked the privileges of a witch; she cursed them. But such a spell always comes with a terrible price, and in punishing the island's residents, Rona also bound her family ever tighter to them. Fast-forward to the present day and all Nor Blackburn wants is to live an unremarkable teenage life. And she has reason to hope that she may have escaped the thorny side-effects of the family matriach's curse. But then a mysterious book comes out, promising to cast any spell for the right price. The author - Nor's own mother - seems capable of performing magic that should be far beyond her capabilities. And such magic always requires a sacrifice. A storm is coming. It's coming for Nor.

Ava, skoro ve všech ohledech normální dívka, se narodila s křídly. Ve snaze pochopit tuto svou zvláštnost a s rostoucí touhou zapadnout mezi své vrstevníky se odváží do světa, naprosto nepřipravená na to, co ji může čekat. Vše vygraduje v noci oslav letního slunovratu. Osud Avy i její rodiny nabírá na ničivé kadenci.

Ava, skoro ve všech ohledech normální dívka, se narodila s křídly. Ve snaze pochopit tuto svou zvláštnost a s rostoucí touhou zapadnout mezi své vrstevníky se odváží do světa, naprosto nepřipravená na to, co ji může čekat. Vše vygraduje v noci oslav letního slunovratu. Osud Avy i její rodiny nabírá na ničivé kadenci.